Apply now Job no: 505226
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Lismore
Categories: Presenter/Reporter
Lismore Location
Create distinctive local, state and national journalism for Australia's most trusted news organisation
Permanent, full-time role
Base salary $92K - $110K + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
The Role
ABC News is seeking an experienced Reporter to join the ABC North Coast team, producing compelling, audience‑focused content across digital, audio and broadcast platforms.
As a key member of our regional newsroom, you'll cover breaking news, cultivate original local stories, and contribute to the ABC's mission of informing and connecting communities across Australia.
Under limited direction from the editor, the job will include:
Create distinctive, high‑impact content for multiple platforms, engaging both local and national audiences.
Research, analyse and investigate issues of public interest, breaking original story ideas and leaning in more complex and difficult stories.
Producing and presenting breaking news, Q&As, interviews and packages — including agenda‑setting and breaking stories.
Proactively participate in the content planning and commissioning process, contributing ideas that drive reach and engagement.
Support the delivery of the Local Emergency Coverage plan when required.
Identify local stories for broader distribution across ABC Regional & Local and the wider ABC network.
Engage proactively with local communities to source stories that reflect Australia's geographic, cultural and socio‑economic diversity.
Position Description: REPORTER,
About You
You will be able to work independently and as part of a team and have a naturally collaborative workstyle.
You'll Also Have
Advanced editorial and research skills to source and break original local stories that engage and enthral local audiences.
Experience and skills mentoring and developing content making skills within a small team.
An understanding of local audiences and the stories that are important to them.
Advanced experience creating breaking and original multi‑platform content, including live presentation.
Strong editorial judgement, research skills and a track record of breaking local stories.
A current driver's licence and willingness to travel as required.
What We Can Offer You
15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
Salary packaging.
ABC Mentoring.
About ABC News
Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged and supportive workplace that offers opportunities and career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Make a positive contribution to the national conversation, help set the agenda and build your skills, by joining Australia's most trusted and diverse news organisation.
More Info
In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.
To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact
Recruitment Contact: Aidan Cone | LinkedIn
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
questions about the Temporary Transfer Guidelines contact your ABC People and Culture Team.
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
Advertised: 21 Jan :00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Feb :55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time